PGCPS holds safety forum after increase in gun-related incidents
Violence in PGCPS surged to unprecedented levels in recent years, according to the Prince George’s Police Department’s chief.
PGCPS community members call for school improvements, transparency during funding hearing
This fiscal year’s Capital Improvement Program contains $92.3M in state and county funding to modernize schools in the county.
PGCPS’ bus driver shortage leaves some students stranded at bus stops
PGCPS parents have also complained about the lack of communication from the PGCPS department of transportation.
Prince George’s County expected to ban plastic bags in stores starting 2024
The “Better Bag Bill” garnered unanimous support from the county council and several members cited the rise of air and ocean pollution as a critical issue.
Prince George’s County Council considers increased road safety funding
Under the proposed budget, the county is expected to invest more than $41 million in pedestrian safety.
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks launches US Senate bid
Alsobrooks became Prince George’s County’s first female county executive in 2018 after serving as the state’s attorney in the county from 2011 to 2018.
To engage with the local elderly community, UMD should host a Lifelong Learning Institute
The elderly want education too. It’s time for UMD to host a Lifelong Learning institute.
Activists criticize Prince George’s County Council bill pausing townhome development
The proposed bill would look to promote growth in county-defined transit hubs by placing a two-year pause on townhome development in areas that are not as transit-oriented.
PGCPS sees big losses in geometry and algebra proficiency
English language arts proficiency level increased across the five most populous counties in Maryland.
First College Park planning director retires after 37-year career
For many of her coworkers and colleagues, Schum didn’t just contribute to College Park during her tenure as planning and community development director. She built it into what it is today.